Silicon Valley Bank, $ 4 billion institution in California, made its reputation by working with venture capitalists to support start-up companies. In 1999, he was forced to compete with non-bank financial institutions, which can give the money on more favorable terms and in a market that is driven by momentum rather than fundamental value. What strategy should I use it? The larger question is: What is the appropriate role of bank financing in private equity "Hide
by G. Felda Hardymon, Ann Leamon Source: Harvard Business School 18 pages. Publication Date: March 14, 2000. Prod. #: 800332-PDF-ENG